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Learn 5 Amazing Ways to Create an Acting Reel With No Experience
It is hard if not impossible for a beginner actor to create an acting reel. Actors need to have booked projects so they can take short clips and place on a reel.
Now you will know about 5 ways to find actin...
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This was a cool read about one of the best casting directors in the business who has never been afraid to take risks and fight for talent, whether known or unknown. https://variety.com/2024/film/global/francine-maisler-karlovy-vary-12360......
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Love it! It's comforting to know when Casting has our back.
I concur dr ;)
It is always important to remember that no one is rooting for you more than the CD. If you walk into the room and deliver exactly what they need, they can forget about the "problem" of casting that role and move on to others. You make their day better when you show up with the goods.
Francine is such a badass.
One of the essential qualities of being a great actor is the ability to transform. Having an array of accents at your finger tip allows you to play a much wider range of people and increases the number of roles you can be cast in. If you’re a foreign actor and want to work in the American market, be...
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Correction: "...yet still would want to level up." Thank you!
Thank You, Sydney :) I saw live yesterday and it was really helpful. Thank you. Now, I need to practice :)
Hey, Actors!
Ryan is an Award-Winning Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Owner of Go Films, & Stage 32 Thought Leader who directed SAINTS AND SOLDIERS winning 16 “Best Picture” awards and two Independent Spirit Awards nominations. As well as directed over a dozen feature films, including AGE OF DRA...
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Casting Directors Really Hate Actors Skipping This On Resumes
Do you have any resume tips? If so, please share them with us.
At the end of this video, you will get the link to my bonus video:
How to Calm Your Nerves While Acting
Enjoy them,
Aaron...
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Interesting idea. Thank you.
Yes, I have a few resume tips for actors. Like in any resume one should say what value they bring to the production? Here is what I have used but not in the same context “ I bring a unique blend of se...
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Great point. Listing special skills that one has is very helpful. Thank you so much for sharing.
As a former Casting Director and when Producing and Directing, after the requisite qualifications we always wanted the most interesting people, as evidenced by the various activities and background on...
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Those are great points, Pamela. I think that some actors forget about the importance of special skills. Thanks again for your information.
One of the essential qualities of being a great actor is the ability to transform. Having an array of accents at your finger tip allows you to play a much wider range of people and increases the number of roles you can be cast in. If you’re a foreign actor and want to work in the American market, be...
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Hi everyone, Olga here - a multi-lingual first-generation Russian immigrant who writes and produces dark psychological pieces about finding your place in the world. I don't have that classic "villain"...
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Hi, Olga! Nice to meet you :) We have updated the lounge link to here, I added your question in comments! https://www.stage32.com/lounge/acting/Webinar-tomorrow-Understanding-Acc......
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Hey, Actors!
We're continuing Stage 32's July Filmmakers Club with today's blog breaking down common crew positions and production departments that everyone should know! Join in today by reading the blog and participating in this week's challenges so that you are eligible for this week's free prize g...
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Hello Creative Army! Just wanted to let you know that we are having a 20% off sale sitewide on our professional development services. So, if you are looking to improve and have had your eye on an acting webinar, class or lab or a reel review from a casting director, manager or producer you can now t...
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Instead of starting with what you think the casting director is looking for and working backwards, start with your intuition and experience of the role and work from there, ignoring your perception of the casting director. Doing it this way not only helps you deliver a more original and more memorab...
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One of the best pieces of advice I received when I was acting is - You're auditioning for you. In other words, you learn your lines, you give yourself the tools, be it a character backstory or a piece...
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Appreciate you Richard "RB" Botto
great insights. Can't tell you how many casting directors I've talked to who see the same performance over and over again. Be true to you!
Right back at ya, Tammy Hunt.
Absolutely true, Ashley Ottesen. Your audition, your take on the material.
David Banks (actor and screenwriter who booked over 100 national commercials) shares advice and insight in today’s blog that can help you book commercials.
www.stage32.com/blog/the-magic-touch-in-booking-commercials-3777...
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This 1 Tip Will Make Your Audition Powerful
Do you have any audition suggestions that
will make our auditions even better? If so,
share them with us.
Great audition technique, Aaron Marcus!
Thank you, Aaron, such a good tip...love it.
So glad you like the tip. Do you have any suggestions for auditions?
That's brilliant @Aaron I am so doing that from now on
Hey, Actors!
Don't miss out on tomorrow's fantastic AMA with Daniel Sol, Co-Founder & Co-Director of Oscar-Qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival in the Distribution Lounge! Daniel is sharing his time with us to answer YOUR questions about "Understanding The Ins & Outs Of Short Film Festivals" Don't mi...
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I am so glad you both mentioned the job board. Honestly, I didn't even know one existed. Thank you both so much.
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You're welcome, Aaron Marcus.
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Great advise. And yes, the job board is a must.
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Love this, Aaron Marcus!
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Thanks, everyone. If any of you have a topic for a new quick tip video that will help other actors, feel free to share it with me.